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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 447.62 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 447.62 and 193.36 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 447.62 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/447.62 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 447.62 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 86,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,551.80/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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